Cantonment of troops and housing service in Belarus (mid 1850s – mid 1870s)

The article reveals the essence of one phenomena era Alexander’s reforms which on scale Russian Empire was most common in Belarus but until now has not become subject research by Belarusian historians. According to sources identified archives and book repositories Belarus, Russia, Lithuania military post due special geostrategic position provinces mid 1850s – 1870s an integral attribute daily life hundreds thousands their inhabitants. In present study is first assess extent involvement population support troops housing allowance, sets out principles forms army civilian infrastructure food within service, role local civil administration selfgovernment cantonment ground. For time used ones are mentioned.